Intensive/Reflexive

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What is an intensive pronoun?

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An intensive pronoun emphasizes a noun or another pronoun. It is used for emphasis and is not necessary for the sentence to make sense. Examples include: myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, themselves.

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What is a reflexive pronoun?

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A reflexive pronoun refers back to the subject of the sentence and is necessary for the sentence to make sense. Examples include: myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, themselves.

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Identify the intensive pronoun in the sentence: 'I made the cake myself.'

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myself

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Identify the reflexive pronoun in the sentence: 'She taught herself to play the piano.'

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herself

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What is the difference between intensive and reflexive pronouns?

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Intensive pronouns emphasize a noun or pronoun, while reflexive pronouns refer back to the subject and are necessary for the sentence.

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Choose the correct pronoun: 'The cat groomed ____.' (myself, itself)

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itself

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Choose the correct pronoun: 'I will do it ____.' (myself, yourself)

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myself

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Which of the following is a reflexive pronoun? (himself, very, quickly)

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himself

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Which of the following is an intensive pronoun? (herself, quickly, blue)

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herself

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Fill in the blank: 'They completed the project ____.' (themselves, they)

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themselves